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Huevos Motuleños Recipe

Start your morning with a Yucatan twist! Huevos Motuleños, a sumptuous blend of crunchy tortillas, velvety beans, fresh eggs, tangy sauce, and fried plantains, topped with your choice of avocado, jalapeños, and cilantro.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 2
Calories: 690 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 Jalapeño sliced
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 large plantain peeled and sliced on an angle
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons vegetable oil divided
  • 1/4 of a medium red onion peeled
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 14.5- ounce can refried black beans
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 corn tortillas
  • 2 large eggs
  • Optional garnishes: avocado slices cotija cheese, lime wedges for squeezing

Instructions

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  1. Quick-pickle the jalapenos by combining the jalapeno slices, vinegar, sugar, a pinch of salt, and 3 tablespoons of hot water in a small glass container with a lid. Shake well until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
  2. Fry the sliced plantains in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil for 2 to 3 minutes per side over medium-high heat in a large pan. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  3. Place the red onion, tomato, and garlic in the pitcher of a blender along with ¼ cup of hot water. Blend until pureed. Pour the puree into the large pan used for the plantains. Simmer over medium heat until dark and thick, about 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and add salt as needed. Transfer to a small serving dish and cover with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the pan and return it to the stove.
  4. Place the refried black beans, cumin, and garlic powder into the same pan along with ¼ cup of water. Heat on low and simmer, stirring frequently, until ready to serve.
  5. While the beans are being kept warm, bring a second frying pan to the stove and heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add one of the corn tortillas and cook for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown. Flip the tortilla and cook on the second side for 1 to 2 minutes until crispy. Transfer the tortilla onto a serving plate. Add another teaspoon of oil to the pan and repeat with the second corn tortilla.
  6. Pour the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil into the pan used for the tortillas and heat over medium-low. One at a time, crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently pour it into the pan. Repeat with the second egg. Gently tilt the pan to spoon the hot oil over the egg whites to encourage them to set. Once the whites appear set, spoon the oil over the yolks until they are cooked to your liking.
  7. Turn off the heat and quickly smear the refried black beans onto the tortillas (you will have leftovers). Scatter the fried plantains onto the two plates, then top with the fried eggs. Spoon the prepared red sauce over the top and garnish with the pickled jalapenos. Add avocado slices, crumbled cotija cheese, and lime wedges for squeezing as desired.

Notes

  • Huevos Motuleños is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • For reheating, warm the beans and sauce in a saucepan over medium heat, and briefly reheat the tortillas in a dry skillet. Avoid microwaving to maintain the dish's texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 690kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 103g (34%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 89mg (4%) Potassium 1697mg (48%) Fiber 24g (96%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 2367IU (47%) Vitamin C 44mg (49%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 690

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 690kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 103g 34%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 89mg 4%
Potassium 1697mg 36%
Fiber 24g 96%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 2367IU 47%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 136mg 14%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.